MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadStark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of CR9 · Structure no. 7633602
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns MA0527 Gopp over Stark Portage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.